Stress Affects Older Adults Although we know that stress affects people of all ages, in all walks of life, many people harbor misconceptions that the lives of young adults and older adults have little or no stress compared to other segments of our population. To the contrary, stress has significant effects on both young and old, and everyone in between. (See my blog on teen stress.) It is well known that stress can lead to serious health issues such as hypertension and increased risk of heart disease, diabetes, and stroke. Stress Triggers for Older Adults While many older adults find … Continue reading →